Linux Kernel 2.4.x binfmt_elf.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.x. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file binfmt_elf.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-1072. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 2.4.x (Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file binfmt_elf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The binfmt_elf loader (binfmt_elf.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.x up to 2.4.27, and 2.6.x up to 2.6.8, may create an interpreter name string that is not NULL terminated, which could cause strings longer than PATH_MAX to be used, leading to buffer overflows that allow local users to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was published 01/10/2005 by Paul Starzetz with isec.pl (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1072 since 11/29/2004. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22609 (Debian DSA-1067-1 : kernel-source-2.4.16 - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18025), Tenable (22609), SecurityFocus (BID 11646†), OSVDB (11599†) and Secunia (SA13126†). Similar entries are available at VDB-987, VDB-1071, VDB-1085 and VDB-23679. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 22609
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1067-1 : kernel-source-2.4.16 - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 56784
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1067-1 (kernel 2.4.16)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/29/2004 +19 days 🔍
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02/10/2005 +31 days 🔍
05/20/2006 +464 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Paul Starzetz
Organization: isec.pl
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1072 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23680

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X-Force: 18025
SecurityFocus: 11646 - Linux Kernel BINFMT_ELF Loader Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 13126
OSVDB: 11599 - Linux Kernel ELF Binary Loader Interpreter Name String Parsing Issue
Vulnerability Center: 7033 - Linux Kernel Allows DoS and Code Execution via Buffer Overflow in Name String, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/10/2015 12:14
Updated: 06/05/2019 16:10
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 (78), 06/05/2019 16:10 (6)
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